FIFA U-17 World Cup: Here are the top 5 players to lookout for

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Many notable names have first caught the attention of the world with their performances in the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Here we look at 5 players likeliest to do just that in this year's edition.

Josh Sargent Josh Sargent has already represented USA's U-20 national side in the FIFA U-20 World Cup held earlier this year. He scored two goals as USA were knocked out in the quarterfinals by eventual runners up Venezuela. He also played a key role in helping USA qualify for the U-17 World Cup, scoring 5 goals as they reached the finals of the CONCACAF U-17 Championships. The tricky forward has an eye for goal and a skill set that has already seen him train with clubs like PSV Eindhoven and FC Schalke 04, meaning the future is bright for the O'Fallon, Missouri native.

Abel Ruiz Abel Ruiz is a product of Barcelona's famed La Masia youth academy and has scored 19 goals in 23 appearances for Spain's U-17 national team. That in itself is enough to make anyone sit up and take notice, but the young Spaniard is more than just a goalscorer. It was under his leadership that Spain won their ninth UEFA European U-17 Championships earlier this year. Ruiz scored four goals in the tournament and was awarded the silver boot. He has attracted the interest of top clubs from around Europe including Chelsea and Arsenal, and Barcelona have high hopes for the ever-improving youngster.

Jairo Torres Jairo Torres has already made his senior debut for Mexican side Club Atlas, despite being only 16 years old. The youngster also starred for Mexico's U-17 national team as they won the CONCACAF U-17 Championship to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, scoring 3 goals in the process. What makes him so dangerous is that he isn't just a goalscorer; he's a team player that can create and dictate the play as well as find the back of the net when he wants to. Mexico will pin a lot of their hopes for doing well in the U-17 World Cup on this talented forward.

Amine Gouiri France do not have an impressive record in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, having played in only five of the 16 finals. However, this time they are armed with Amine Gouiri. The star attacker scored a record-breaking nine times in five matches at this year's U-17 Euros. The Lyon teen is highly skilled and has incredible pace and finishing. Expect Gouiri to score more goals in India as well.

Mohammed Dawood Mohammed Dawood will be the striker leading the charge for the Iraq U-17 national side. Their only previous appearance in a FIFA U-17 World Cup wasn't particularly memorable and saw them finish bottom of their group in 2013, but they have come a long way since then. This was evident when they won the AFC U-16 Championships, beating Iran on penalties in the final. Mohammed Dawood scored six goals in the tournament, including a hat-trick against Japan in the semi-finals. This earned him both the top goalscorer as well as player of the tournament awards, meaning he will be a danger to any side Iraq face.